Non Surgical Oregon Podiatrist No Call

NWCare is seeking a full-time Podiatrist who thrives in a detailed oriented, professional environment and has the ability to provide exceptional service to our patients.

NWCare provides quality on-site medical care services to residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. We offer Podiatry, Dentistry, Optometry, Mental Health, Audiology, and Physical Therapy services. Our entire team is reliable, professional, caring, and kind. Our doctors always keep the patients’ wellbeing as their top priority with a focus on excellence in care.

NWCare's culture is built on a foundation of teamwork and entrepreneurial drive. While each staff member has clear responsibilities in fulfilling our mission, we promote, expect, and reward a small business culture and work ethic where no task is above or below any individual.

We respect our Providers and offer an excellent work life balance, generous benefits with bonus structure and Zero On-call coverage requirement.

Podiatry

Exempt

Medical Director

Heavy

This position is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases and deformities of the human foot by performing the following duties.

• Diagnoses diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
• Treats skin, soft tissue, bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet, ankles, and lower extremities.
• Treats Patients in a facility by performing routine foot care and minor surgical procedures.
• Maintains high Patient Satisfaction levels.

• Provides treatments and foot care as medically appropriate for diseases and deformities of the foot, ankle, and lower limb.
• Educates patients about etiology and sequelae of conditions affecting the foot and lower extremities.
• Maintains active knowledge of diagnoses that allow coverage for Routine Foot Care as recognized by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
• Aseptically collects nail specimen biopsies to evaluate and treat Onychomycosis. Educates patients on the role of microtrauma and the etiology and sequelae of fungal infections.
• Surgically treats conditions onsite at facilities such as Elongated nails, Fungal nails, corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, cysts, or abscesses.
• Communicates Effectively and obtains appropriate surgical consent from Medial Power of Attorney to perform minor surgery;
  Ingrown nails, Nail avulsions, Incision and Drainage, Flexor tenotomy or other surgeries.
• Refers patients to physicians or other specialists when symptoms indicative of systemic or malignant disorders are observed in feet and legs.
• Treats deformities by means of strapping and padding to offload callouses and wounds with felt or other pedorthic materials.
• Prescribes medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
• Checks fit of prosthetic appliances and measures/casts for new devices.
• Documents and charts medical visits and interprets lab results on Electronic Medical Record system in high level of detail while following NWCare treatment protocol as determined by Medical Director and Podiatry team.
• Performs administrative duties, reviews culture reports prescribing medications and communicating with patient care team via fax, phone, secure email and/or patient portal.
• Maintains adequate instrument counts and supplies/ orders supplies as necessary and keeps accurate facility administrative records as appropriate.
• Educates the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
• Travels to facilities within the State of Oregon to provide podiatry care to patients.
• Performs/ Assists with surgeries in-office Surgery suite as necessary.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Maintains Board certifications as necessary
• Plans and completes Continuing Medical Education activity as required by the state of Oregon.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Respectfully takes direction from Medical Director or Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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